(Toronto, ONT, Canada)- The Fleet 20 J/80 class flag is up and flying
for the 2016 season and they are looking forward to hosting the best
North American Championship yet! For the first time ever, the NA’s will
be hosted in Canada at National Yacht Club, right in the heart of
downtown Toronto. Enjoy racing the world's best sport boat (yes, we're
biased!) in great lake breezes followed by the friendliest après sailing
parties. A twenty-two boat fleet with representatives from Canada and
America promise close, competitive racing.The schedule for the 2016 J/80 North Americans will include a tune-up clinic on August 4th followed by 3 days of course racing from August 5-7 including daily prizes and social events with the championship awards on August 7th.
As
the center of the fastest growing J/80 fleet on Lake Ontario, National
Yacht Club is excited to be hosting the 2016 J/80 North American
Championship. The schedule will include a tune-up clinic on Thursday,
August 4th, 2016 followed by 3 days of course-racing from Friday to
Sunday, August 5th to 7th, 2016. Daily prizes and social events will
take place throughout the regatta, with the championship awards on
Sunday, August 7th, 2016.The leaders of the host Canadian contingent could be Mike McKeon’s DOUBLE OH, Dave Doyle’s INNOCENT BYSTANDER, Lawrence Alexander’s JIGGERS, or Bart Smit’s NAUTICAL SYMPHONY.
The USA boats include top crews like John White’s USA 1162, Chris & Liz Chadwick’s CHURCH KEY, Alex Kraus’ COOL J, Gary Panariello’s COURAGEOUS, Bob Yin’s DOLCE, Dave Smith’s EAGLES WINGS, Ken Mangano’s MANGO, Ramzi Bannura’s STACKED DECK and Vice Kalish’s WHITE LIGHTNING. For more J/80 North Americans sailing information
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